1995 10 19 HPC Minutes
MINUTES
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUlNTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California
October 19, 1995
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. The meeting was called to order at 3:15 P.M. by Chairman Ned Millis
II. ROLL CALL
A. Chairman Millis requested the roll call. Present: Commission Members
Henderson, Puente, Wright, and Chairman Millis. Advisor Lauren Weiss-Bricker
was absent.
B. Staff Present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio and Associate Planner Leslie
Mouriquand.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Chairman Millis asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes of September
21, 1995. Commissioner Henderson stated she would like to see the amendments
to the July 20, 1995, Minutes. Staff was asked to redistribute the Minutes for
review. There being no corrections to the Minutes of September 21, 1995, it was
moved and seconded by Commissioners Henderson/Wright to approve the minutes
as submitted. Unanimously approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. City Survey Reauest for Proposals (RFP) schedule and Council decision.
I.
Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information contained in
the staff report.
2.
Commissioner Henderson asked how the term "cultural" began to be used in
reference to the report. She had received some concern that there was a
duplication of work by another City Commission. Staff explained that the
term "cultural" resources is a broader term that encompasses both the
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prehistoric and historic area. Discussion followed regarding the use of the
term "cultural", and how the Cultural Affairs Commission differs from the
Historical Preservation Commission.
3. Staff stated that the schedule for the Historic Resources Survey before the
Commission, was based on the Federal Government handing the money
down to the State early. Staff would continue to keep the Commission
informed as to the progress.
B. PGA West - 5th Course Archaeolo~ical Report
I. Associate Planner Mouriquand presented the information contained in the
staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department. Staff informed the Commission that Mr. Brock, author of the
report, had been invited to attend the meeting, but he was unable to do so at
this time.
2. Commissioner Henderson asked if the books referenced in the reports are
available. Staff stated they are available for purchase at numerous stores in
the Valley. Discussion followed regarding the books. Staff stated they
would have a list available for the Commissioners on the subject books.
3. Chairman Millis stated the report was very thorough.
4. Commissioner Henderson asked if this cleared the way for the excavation to
start. Staff stated that was correct and the project had started construction.
5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners WrightJPuente to approve the report as submitted.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners WrightlHenderson
to adjoum this meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission at 3 :45 P.M., to a regular meeting
ofthe Historic Preservation Commission on November 16,1995. Unanimously approved.
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